CM Bommai sets February end deadline for 'Grama One' implementation across Karnataka
Bengaluru, Jan 29: Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Saturday directed officials to ensure that the 'Grama One' project, which he had launched on January 26, is implemented across the state before February end.
The scheme, which was launched on the Republic Day on January 26, is aimed at providing a host of services under one roof.
The Chief Minister has written to officials of e-governance, Rural Development and Panchayat Raj (RDPR), Revenue department and the deputy commissioners of all the districts in this regard, a statement issued by his office said.
He said he would personally hold weekly meetings to review the progress of implementation of 'Grama One' with Grama One operators, Tahsildars and deputy commissioners of the districts.
According to the statement, Bommai instructed the officials for speedy disposal of petitioncs received at 'Grama One'.
In case of rejecting petitions, the officials have to mention the reasons. Further, the deputy commissioners and senior officials of the departments concerned should review the petitions rejected and initiate disciplinary action if the petitions are rejected erroneously.
Bommai also instructed conducting of impact assessment to ensure the success of state government sponsored four Food Parks.
During a review meeting of Food Karnataka Limited, Bommai instructed the officials to oversee issues related to land acquisition, equity and infrastructure for setting up food parks in Bagalkot, Hiriyuru, Maluru and Jewargi.
A decision would be taken on providing a Rs 26 crore grant for Food Karnataka Limited to set up food parks after examining the proposal with the finance department, Bommai was quoted a saying in the official statement.
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Sai Pallavi slams reports of turning vegetarian for 'Ramayana', warns of legal action
Chennai: Sai Pallavi, set to portray Sita in Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana alongside Ranbir Kapoor, has strongly refuted rumours claiming she gave up non-vegetarian food for the role. The actor took to social media to denounce the reports and cautioned against the spread of false information.
In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Sai Pallavi expressed frustration over fabricated stories and warned of legal action. She wrote, "Most of the time, I choose to stay silent when baseless rumours are spread, but it’s high time I react. Especially around the release or announcement of my films, these fabricated lies seem to peak. If any ‘reputed’ media or individual spreads such stories again, you will hear from me legally. Period!"
The rumours reportedly originated from a Tamil daily, which claimed that Sai Pallavi adopted vegetarianism while preparing for her role as Sita. It also suggested that she travels with a team of cooks to ensure vegetarian meals.
However, Sai Pallavi clarified that she has always been a vegetarian. In a past interview, she stated, "I am forever a vegetarian. I can't see a life being taken or think it's okay to hurt another being."
Sai Pallavi was last seen in the Tamil biographical action film Amaran, which depicted a segment based on Major Mukund Varadarajan's life. Starring Sivakarthikeyan in the lead, the film achieved significant box-office success.
The actor is now gearing up for her Bollywood debut in Nitesh Tiwari's ambitious adaptation of Ramayana. The film features an ensemble cast, including Ranbir Kapoor, Ravi Dubey, Sunny Deol, and Kannada superstar Yash. The first part of the two-part epic is slated for release in 2026.
